In human beings the cranium is formed by

Options

(a) Eight bones of which two are paired
(b) Fourteen bones of which six are paired
(c) Ten bones of which two are paired
(d) Twelve bones of which four are paired

Correct Answer:

Eight bones of which two are paired

Explanation:

The cranium is formed by 8 bones. (1 frontal bone, 2 parietal, 2 temporal, 1 occipital, 1 sphenoid, 1 ethmoid).